Fortune magazine’s new leadership rankings for 2016 are hard to explain. The term is used broadly, not just applying to people in politics, but also in business and entertainment.
The singer John Legend, for instance, is considered the 6th “greatest leader” in the world. Pope Francis is #4.
“As always, we cast a wide net, seeking outstanding leaders in all sectors of society around the world. It isn’t enough to be accomplished, brilliant, or admirable. We recognize those who are inspiring others to act, to follow them on a worthy quest, and who have shown staying power,” the site explains on announcing the third annual list.
National League for Democracy chairperson and foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi did well, coming in at #3. She beat the Pope. But apparently she wasn’t as inspiring as Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com CEO, whose leadership involving buying a newspaper and getting packages mailed to your house on time are unparalleled, even for Nobel laureates and freedom fighers like Suu Kyi.
The entry for Suu Kyi hails her as an enduring figure in Myanmar history.
“While rules imposed by the junta kept her from personally running for office, it was Suu Kyi’s nearly mythical reputation that rallied voters to her party. And she has made it clear that she will wield decisive behind-the-scenes authority (backing titular President Htin Kyaw, a friend and former aide) in the next, risky phase of the nation’s history,” it said in part.
Impressive. But Bezos and Amazon are testing drone delivery. Game. Set. Match.
